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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,331.88, 1,036,512.18 and 497,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,331.88, 1,036,512.18 and 497,037.24 is: 685,695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,331.88 : 1,036,512.18 = 497,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,331.88/1,036,512.18 = 497,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,331.88x = 1,036,512.18 × 497,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,331.88x = 515,185,153,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,185,153,173.58/751,331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,695.85

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